Hardship and Happiness (Ad Marciam De consolatione, Ad Helviam matrem De consolatione, De Consolatione ad Polybium, De Brevitate Vitæ, De Constantia Sapientis, De Tranquillitate Animi, De Otio, De Vita Beata, De Providentia)

by Seneca

“So what is the origin of the great stubbornness with which we lament our loved ones, if it does not occur at nature’s command?” It is because we do not anticipate suffering until it happens; rather, as though we ourselves were exempt and had set out on a more tranquil journey than other people, we fail to learn from the misfortunes of others that they are common to all.

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